Roof Shaded by Trees or Neighbours?
Roof shaded by trees or neighbours is one of the most common solar problems, and it is fixable. Shade on part of a panel string can cut the output of the whole string, so we plan around it. This page is part of our residential solar panel installation service.
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How Shade Affects Your Panels
Shade changes through the day and the seasons. A tree that clears your roof in summer can shade it in winter, and a neighbour's building can shade it every afternoon.
How We Plan Around Shade
- Model the shade: we check sun path, tree height and neighbouring roofs.
- Change the layout: we place panels on unshaded roof faces and group them by roof plane.
- Add panel-level electronics: power optimisers or micro-inverters let each panel work on its own.
- Remove obstructions where possible: move vent pipes and antennas, and trim trees with the tree owner's agreement.
What You Get
Your quote shows the expected output after shading, so you see the real figure before you sign.
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